Link to Arr.. There Be Pirates In These Parts..

Arr.. There Be Pirates In These Parts..

The recent launch of our app Build A Train has been a roller coaster ride. Our first attempt to launch

Link to Christmas Apps and Contests

Christmas Apps and Contests

the ikids blog update If your kids are like mine, they have been chatting about Santa nonstop for weeks.  I have also been leveraging the power of the nice list to get improved behavior out of my 3 year old Our blog has fallen off...

New Tools To Market Your App

November has been a busy month for the the ikids blog, even though the blog posts have been few.  We have numerous pending reviews, so if you have requested one please continue to monitor the site. Remember, this site is a labor of love! More...

Link to App Review: Animal Music

App Review: Animal Music

The same thing that I love about Animal Music is also the same thing that leads me to hesitate a bit in recommending it — the app is incredibly simple. Upon loading the app, you get a single screen with six animals faces floating against...

Link to Apple Releases Top 10 Toddler Essentials List

Apple Releases Top 10 Toddler Essentials List

Currently, if you visit the App Store on your computer you will see an icon for “Apps for Toddlers” which directs you to Apple’s top 10 essential toddler apps: Monkey Preschool Lunchbox (read a review) Peekaboo Barn (read a review) Old MacDonald Toddler Teasers Quizzing...

Link to App Review: Peakaboo Barn

App Review: Peakaboo Barn

Peakaboo Barn is an easy app to love. The user interface is simple, the animations are cute — and it’s among my toddler’s favorite apps. She keeps coming back to this one, which is part of what pushed it to the top of the ever-growing...

Link to Mobile Devices In The Classroom

Mobile Devices In The Classroom

@smeech recently asked my thoughts on a post from @coolcatteacher that makes the case for cell phones in the classroom. Among her more compelling reasons for why cell phones make sense in the classroom: - Cell Phones Can Save Us Money - Cell Phones Can...

Link to Emma’s Favorite Apps

Emma’s Favorite Apps

So — my wife handed me her phone tonight and wanted to know how to rearrange her home screen icons. Apparently our two-year old daughter had rearranged everything to her liking. Guess she’s got some favorite apps. Check it: You can get Emma’s favorites here:...

NEW!! NEW!! NEW!!

The tale of a kid asking their parent for a trinket is an age-old story, but lately I’ve found myself living the digital version of it — my daughter Emma is two, and she has recently taken to grabbing my iPhone, navigating to the app...